Just got to order the right things apparently or they changed chefs. Before I couldn't find good things but everything ordered was great. Started with smoked fish dip. It was decent but needed to be less dry and more Smokey but still good. The season crackers were nice touch. The steak frites with herb butter was so delicious I almost ordered another to take home. Just seasoned, juicy and nice mixture of sauces. Opted for the miso vegetables which was rich but enjoyable. The tomato bisque was excellent and flavorful and would love to eat a lobster roll or grilled cheese with it. The fish tacos were excellent crispy and spicy. Tried my friends bolgogi bowl and that was inedible. Wow that was dry and seasoning all wrong. Thank goodness didn't order that. The mocktail lavender and raspberry ginger lemonade were refreshing. read more

The service was so friendly and welcoming! The place is tiny but quaint with local art of spoonbills all over! It's also a nostalgic spot since it was originally a gas station. The burger was delicious & fresh and the tostado was so pretty when it arrived! Tasted good too! French fries were crispy! The lavender lemonade is a must have but not on the menu so you'll have to ask for it! There's outside seating for pretty days! Yes, I recommend this place! Cheers! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Tuna Tostada - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

What a gem of a bar. The drinks were very tasty. The food was very good. Oysters are fresh. Muscles were fresh as well. The bartenders were fun and fast. The place was clean and had a fun vibe. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We stopped by Spoonbill for lunch and really enjoyed it. The crispy duck tender tacos were the standout. They were crispy, flavorful, and a unique dish that I'll definitely be back for. The staff was also friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. If you're looking for something a little different that's done well, Spoonbill is worth checking out. read more

See all

A downtown gem with great ambiance and food. This was our first visit and the creative menu was amazing. We started with an excellent appetizer the crispy duck was just as advertised crisp and delicious, almost like a duck crackling, but keep the flavor and texture of the duck. The poke bowl was wonderful and had their special touch, very fresh and delicious, and the star was the pressed birria sandwich, the filling was so flavorful and surprisingly light. You can sit outside or inside, and this is one of the best vibes and atmospheres I've ever seen with outstanding service, definitely a local restaurant that's relaxing and has its own signature flair. read more

See all

I still love this place and anytime I am in town, this is a must. if you havent been, it is an old gas station style set up, bathrooms outside etc.. I was traveling through again for work and was jonsing for some Spoonbill! service as always was on point, I sat at the bar. bartenders were AMAZING!!!!! super fun to chat with. I had a paper plane and a Manhattan both were on point. the smoked gulf fish dip was to die for, not like any other dip I have had or made, a lot less filler and more fish. the chicken sandwich was spot on, crispy, it had a little spice like it wanted to take off but it dropped a flavor bomb with a little spice, it was perfect! I may not have gotten a shirt this time as I don't know when i can get back. read more

I had the veggie spring rolls and the coconut rice bowl at Spoonbill and everything was so good. The bowl had amazing flavor and I added the chimichurri shrimp which made it even better. Definitely recommend if you're in Lafayette and want something fresh and unique! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Veggie Spring Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

This place was awesome! Kaity served us and she was SUPER sweet! The food was very yum and fresh! We had the fish dip and I had the shrimp tacos the cilantro was so good with the avocado cream! Also a BIG PLUS and thank you for loving and accepting pets. I was traveling with my fam from FL on a long road trip with our pup and I was so surprised how many restaurants on Yelp said they were pet friendly but when you called they said only service animals. Kaity sweetly told us not us we love pets! Our Oliver even got a special treat a puppy patty yum! Thanks guys! read more

My boyfriend and I had a nice lunch here! We stopped by on a rainy Saturday. They have their own parking lot next door. We started with drinks. I got the goose drink which was sorta an old fashioned. It was strong and delicious! I also got the BBQ shrimp which was amazing! Highly recommend. My boyfriend got the birria sandwich which was also delicious! Great place to try! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - BBQ shrimp, delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

Good food. Sometimes a hit or a miss. Husband wasn't impressed, but I found it delightful. read more

Excellent beer- Ghost In The Machine IPA was excellent Corn salad and duck tacos were shared. Both dishes were excellent Service is suuuuper friendly. We were there at a slow time and our server stayed and chatted with us and then came back and chatted some more. He was with us for probably half an hour at least!! Maybe a little too much but very sweet. The restaurant is an old gas station and has a fun and eclectic vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Decent ambiance and a cool spot but had a problem with the food and service. Felt kind of neglected, we could tell our food sat out for awhile and when we got it, it was cold. Felt like there is a lot of potential and maybe we just got an off night. If what we ordered was hot it would've been really good read more

Have to say I usually end up getting the burger or chicken sandwich. The prices are great. I usually see the same employees working as I did a year ago so that says something about management! Must be doing it right. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Burger and kombucha - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Delicious and tasty eats in the heart of downtown Lafayette. My fiancée and I ordered the bibimbap bowl, birria panini, duck tenders and cookie skillet. Our only issue with this spot was that the portion sizes were tiny and the service was quite slow. The waitresses were super friendly and vigilant but it took quite a while for our food to come out. Also the bibimbap that I ordered was a far cry from the classic Korean dish--the steak was dry and the "gochujang" sauce was swapped out with a Tabasco dressing that did not mesh well with the other ingredients. My fiancés dish on the other hand was cooked to perfection, with its slow roasted beef and perfectly cooked fries. The pecan cookie skillet was also amazing--cooked to order, with an oooey gooey interior and a slightly crunchy exterior. Overall, I would definitely go back to try more dishes on the menu but maybe steer clear of their "fusion" foods. PS, their outdoor retro diner vibes were also super aesthetic and a great place to cool off with its' giant umbrellas and large fans. read more

See all

I got the Brillia Sandwich and it was amazing! my server was very nice and the restaurant is very homey!

Very yummy food and wonderful customer service. I enjoyed my meal so much. It's a beautiful restaurant as well. We also got a cookie skillet, but didn't manage to get a picture. I would recommend this place any day! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Fish and chips Tomato Soup - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

First visit food was really good and fresh! 1 little issue (waitress forgot my food order) so hubby got a salad and had to wait for my tuna wrap, was delicious. I only took a pic of the fried cauliflower We did have to add seasoning to all of the dishes but I don't hold that against them! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Ginger Chili Cauliflower - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Omg -the best fish dip and the spicy crackers are delicious. You have to check it out. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Wow! The Bulgogi Rice Bowl was amazing! Even bumped into one of our neighbors here from Galveston. Lol Highly recommend read more

The crispy duck was our favorite thing here everything else was average. Bibimbap could use more sauce on the steak or any sauce at all. I love oysters but I understand why people complain about the portion size here vs price. $16 for half a dozen of small oysters is a lil pricey. That should be more for fine dining price. I would avoid going here in the hot summer though. Not enough AC but it's a great prime location and the staff was nice. This place has a lot of potential. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

The ambience is great! We sat outside and had no problems with seating. The food was delicious! I would definitely recommend the crab roll! Our only issue was that the server was slightly more inattentive than we would've liked. But, overall it's a great place for a cute date or drinks with friends! read more

See all

It was a great experience. The food was amazing. Our waitress was wonderful and we are so glad that we stopped by read more

See all

There are so many great restaurants in downtown Lafayette, but Spoonbill is definitely one of my favorites. The burgers are legit, and I absolutely love the cocktails and beer. It's usually pretty crowded on the weekends, but if you're lucky you can hang out in this nostalgic watering hole. If I'm not mistaken, it was a former gas station? I went there recently with a couple of friends and we had some light bites and cocktails. The drink I ordered was called the Suffering Bastard which was pretty catchy. It was good. My favorite aspect of our visit was that I was able to buy one of their branded beer mugs for only five dollars. I could literally go buy a whole set for cheap. They are basically glasses in shape of a beer can. I will definitely be back for more cocktails, and signature glasses! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Suffering Bastard - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Was in the area and looking for a good place for lunch. This place was definitely worth the visit. I had the duck tacos and the raspberry ginger lemonade. As suggested in other reviews, the tacos were delicious and the lemonade was fresh, slightly tart and sweet, just the way I like it. The fact this place was an old gas station added to its charm. I wished the weather was warmer because the outside seating area looked so inviting. read more

See all

Cute little restaurant. It has indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor area having a good amount of shade. When we got there at 11am on a Sunday the outdoor seating was full and there were only a couple of seats open inside; not surprising considering the nice Fall weather. I ordered the shrimp & grits and a lemonade. My drink came with a paper straw; hooray eco effort. The beer in the shrimp & grits made for a nice little flavor twist. My only complaint is that it followed the annoying modern trend of serving shrimp with the tails still on. Parking can be tricky, but overall a nice option. read more

See all

Great atmosphere! Met friends here for dinner, service and food was wonderful. There is a small parking lot directly beside the restaurant and a larger parking lot not far away. One of person in the group was gluten free and celiac. The restaurant was able to accommodate both. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Hanger Steak - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

See all

A friend and I came here while on a weekend trip to Lafayette per the recommendation of several people. Everyone hyped it up so much and we were so excited to try it. Unfortunately it was a bit of a let down. It was very busy and our waitress, though very nice and friendly, totally forgot about us. It took about 20 minutes before we got checked on to actually order our food and then another 30 mins to get our check at the end of our meal. I understand they were pretty busy but other tables around us were getting waited on in timely manners and got their food way before we did. This wasn't the only issue though, our food was very subpar for how long of a wait we had. It was so disappointing after it had been hyped up to us. I had the bibimbap and it was so bland. Both the rice and the radish had zero flavor. The meat was good. The fried egg was also way overcooked, it had a completely set yolk so there was no runny yolk to mix in with the rest of the food. Which is such a key point of eating bibimbap. My friend had the fish and chips and she said the fish itself and the fries were good but didn't like the batter on the outside of the fish so she picked it off. We also ordered a Mai tai to share and it was severely overly sour. I'm not a frequent drinker but my friend is and she couldn't even drink a lot of it. We sipped on it til it was maybe a little below half full and had to stop because it just wasn't pleasant. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things and went at a bad time. I'd be willing to try it again if I'm ever in the area but it definitely didn't live up to the hype for us. read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Bibimbap without cilantro - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Several employees saw us but didn't acknowledged us. The dining room was completely empty. Outside seating was full. The Junebug drink was delicious. Food was good. Service was adequate. Won't be back. read more

We tried this place twice, with this crazy hot weather it was difficult to enjoy the meal and drinks, service is amazing and the staff is very helpful and attentive. Last visit we ordered a plate called "Bibimbap" which was delicious. ~ I did not have a 5 star because the lack of air conditioning inside the restaurant. Not enough fans either to circulate the heat from the kitchen and cool off the seating area. read more

See all

WONDERFUL experience! staff is friendly and welcoming, the atmosphere of the place is awesome if you're a fan of the vintage 50's scene, and the food is absolutely phenomenal!!! I had the steak nachos, which I completely cleaned. This restaurant is perfectly crafted and curated for a delicious, satisfying, overall perfect taste of Lafayette! read more

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant - Steak Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

The people were great. Good food. And they were super welcoming of my two pups. Love this place.

During a quick trip to Lafayette our uber driver recommended Spoonbill. So we stopped by and had a great lunch. Duck tenders, duck tenders tacos, angus burger, a couple Skater Aid beers (very good) and a delicious slice of king cake! read more

This place is a hit or miss with me alwa6but I have found a few things that are always good. To start with, the mixed drinks are pretty good, then the beet salad and the burger are always on point... I have tried a few other things there but nothing memorable. Overall it's a pretty nice place with an up beat environment. Definitely worth trying. Of course the place is also pretty nicely kept. And the service has always been great no matter what. read more

The menu is/ was limited to me but the burgers were great. Enjoy this quaint little spot will definitely visit again

Really love the atmosphere and food here. This is our second visit. Beet salad was amazing. Burgers are excellent and duck tenders were different and surprisingly tasty. Everyone loved their food choices! Our server was excellent! read more

Thanks Yelp for just being "a thing"! You helped my husband and I find this awesome restaurant as we were passing through town on our way to Houston. The place is super cute. We sat on the patio. We started with the Awesome Rolls and they were delicious!! The Awesome Sauce is exactly that- awesome. A little sweet and a little hot. We split the grilled Gulf fish entree. It came with grilled vegetables and a couple of avocado slices. I don't know what the seasoning/marinade was but it was delicious. The entire meal, including the appetizer, was delicious!! The tea was also good. If we're ever back in the area we will definitely be back. Our server, Jacey, was excellent and so was the host. read more

See all

My party was driving around and looking for a place to have a nice brunch experience when we came across Spoonbill Watering Hole and Restaurant. The food quality, great prices, relaxing ambiance, great service, and available indoor/outdoor seating at peak brunch time were very refreshing for a gorgeous day like the one we chose to visit. Spoonbill is located in the old Filling Station in Downtown Lafayette, which is directly across the street from Rock'n'Bowl. We found free Sunday parking on the street nearby and had a pleasant walk to the restaurant. The general vibe and the music being played was fun (I distinctly remember Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show being played). I started with the Blueberry Hill mocktail, which was just OK. Those familiar with the Crunchwrap Supreme from Taco Bell will appreciate the Brunchwrap Supreme, which is what I chose (sans chorizo because I don't eat sausage). Boy, am I glad I did. It was absolutely delicious, and the hash brown sticks in the Brunchwrap weren't greasy at all. My side of cheese grits were definitely in need of salt and black pepper, but it was tasty after being doctored up. When the check came, we were thrilled that it came to be less than $15 per person before tip. Considering today's insane prices and the fact that this business is located downtown, I find that to be impressive. This was a experience worth bragging about and I can't wait to go back to try their burger and other dinner items. read more

See all

Great busy street side dining. Festive. People watching. Overall, very affordably priced. Generous and very tasty portion of duck tenderloins. Side salad is small but appropriately priced. Noodles and cauliflower were very good but a bit too heavy on the rich sauces. Delicious but I would ask for on the side next time. read more

See all

In Lafayette for a wedding and found this gem of a brunch spot. The service was top notch and the shrimp & grits sauce was one if not the best I've had throughout my various brunch stops in the state. We got the salmon toast as an app & the scallion cream cheese was delicious - It's like a southern take on lox/cream cheese & bagel. Our table also had French toast & the Bad Bird. All of our plates were eaten clean. Great kids menu and kids menus prices as well. Very cool atmosphere & you could tell that the people who worked there were happy to be there to creat an experience. The indoor area is small, but a huge shaded patio with lots of fans looks like a good time as well. Kudos! read more

See all

The food is pretty good, and the service is OK. The real reason to visit Spoonbill are the Tiki drinks. They have a wide variety of tropical cocktails, and I don't think I've had one I didn't like. I'll be back often! read more